CATHODE-GRID PHENOMENA IN HYDROGEN THYRATRONS,
Abstract
The performance of the grid-cathode region of hydrogen thyratrons was investigated at pulse lengths of 5, 30, and 1000 microseconds. Experimental results of current capabilities are discussed for several tube types. Cathode arcing appeared to be the limitation in the pressure range studied. The arcing phenomena are empirically related to the cathode-coating resistance, and voltage breakdown values are deduced for various pulse lengths. Performance of the hydrogen thyratron as a switching device for millisecond pulses is discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0430277
Entities
People
- F. Cannata
- J. E. Creedon
- S. Schneider
Organizations
- United States Army Communications-Electronics Command